How to travel from Carentan to Bayonne, France

The distance between Carentan and Bayonne is around 793km (493 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Carentan to Bayonne by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BayonneCarentan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Avranches - Gare SNCF then Rennes and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance827km (514 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carentan and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Carentan to Bayonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €285 ($285).

The distance between Carentan and Bayonne is around 793km (493 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 646km (402 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Carentan and Bayonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carentan to Bayonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €285 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Carentan and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carentan and Bayonne. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carentan to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Carentan and Bayonne. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carentan and Bayonne. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carentan to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Saint-Lô - Gare SNCF, Avranches - Gare SNCF and Rennes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.

NOMAD CARS Manche, SNCF Bus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Carentan and Bayonne. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carentan to Bayonne. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Carentan and Bayonne. The distance is around 827km (514 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carentan to Bayonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carentan and Bayonne

Transport options from Carentan to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 10m
€285($285)
every 3 hours1,236km (768 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly5hrs
€155($155)
every 4 hours997km (619 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly5h 5m
€185($185)
every 4 hours1,040km (646 miles)
Train to Rennes, Fly6h 5m
€255($255)
twice daily1,412km (878 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7hrs
€165($165)
5 times a day1,052km (653 miles)
Train via Caen7h 10m
€145($145)
twice a week864km (537 miles)
Bus
12h 30m
€45($45)
once daily793km (493 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
€150($150)
on demand827km (514 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

The following major airports near Bayonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne